Equipment for raising an exchange platform or container to a horizontal position above the level of the transport position
US4344731A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Equipment for loading an exchange platform onto a vehicle includes a rear frame pivotally mounted to the rear of the vehicle and a middle frame pivotally mounted on the rear frame. An angle piece has a horizontal portion pivotally mounted to the middle frame and a vertical portion with a grasping device at its upper end. A cylinder for operating the loading equipment is connected between the vehicle and the middle frame. In addition, a link arm and/or a second cylinder is provided between the vehicle and either the rear or middle frames to enable the exchange platform to be raised above the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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